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For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).

Crusader in Crinoline , by Forrest Wilson (Lippincott )

The Jury

Royal Cortissoz(Chair)

H.M. Lydenberg

Winners in Biography

Marquis James

Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."

1942 Prize Winners

Carlos P. Romulo

For his observations and forecasts of Far Eastern developments during a tour of the trouble centers from Hong Kong to Batavia.